pair
noun
verb
peə
noun
1
JOINED TOGETHER
连接在一起
an
object
that
is
made
from
two
similar
parts
that
are
joined
together
〔由连在一起的相似的两部分构成的〕一副，一把，一条
pair
of
trousers/scissors/glasses
etc
two
pairs
of
jeans
两条牛仔裤
a
pair
of
black
tights
一条黑色连裤袜
2
BELONGING TOGETHER
属于一起的
two
things
of
the
same
type
that
are
used
together
〔由两个一起使用的同类东西组成的〕一双，一对
[+
of
]
a
new
pair
of
sandals
一双新凉鞋
pair
of
hands/eyes/legs
etc
She
felt
as
if
every
pair
of
eyes
in
the
room
was
on
her.
她觉得似乎屋里的每一双眼睛都在注视自己。
earrings,
£5
a
pair
耳环，5 英镑一副
a
pair
of
skis
一副滑雪板
We
have
five
pairs
of
free
tickets
to
give
away.
我们有五组免费票要送出，每组两张。
3
in pairs
in
groups
of
two
两个一组地，成对地，成双地
We
worked
in
pairs
for
the
role-play
exercise.
我们两个一组地进行角色扮演练习。
The
leaves
of
the
tree
are
arranged
in
pairs.
这种树的叶子是成对生长的。
4
TWO PEOPLE
两个人
two
people
who
are
standing
or
doing
something
together,
or
who
have
some
type
of
connection
with
each
other
DO
not
use
to
talk
about
a
husband
and
wife
(or
two
people
in
a
similar
relationship).
Use
.
不要用 pair 指夫妇俩，或者是两个有类似关系的人。 要用 couple
The
pair
are
looking
for
sponsorship
from
local
businesses.
两人正在寻求当地企业的赞助。
[+
of
]
a
pair
of
dancers
一对舞伴
They’re
such
a
nice
couple
(NOT
不说
pair)
.
他们是多么美满的一对啊。
5
the pair of you/them
used
when
you
are
angry
or
annoyed
with
two
people
[英，口] 你们/他们两个〔用于生气或厌烦时〕
BrE spoken
Oh,
get
out,
the
pair
of
you.
哦，滚出去，你们两个。
6
TWO ANIMALS
两个动物
a.
a
male
and
a
female
animal
that
come
together
in
order
to
BREED
b.
two
horses
that
work
together
[旧] 〔一起干活的〕两匹马，双套马
old use
[+
of
]
a
pair
of
doves
一对鸽子
a
breeding
pair
繁殖对
7
I’ve only got one pair of hands
used
to
say
that
you
are
busy
and
cannot
do
any
more
than
you
are
already
doing
[口] 我只有一双手〔意指在忙着，干不了更多的工作〕
spoken
8
an extra pair of hands
someone
who
helps
you
do
something
when
you
are
busy
增加的一个帮手
Having
an
extra
pair
of
hands
during
busy
periods
can
take
the
pressure
off.
繁忙时段多一个帮手可以减轻压力。
9
a safe pair of hands
someone
you
can
trust
and
depend
on
because
they
are
sensible
–
used
especially
in
news
reports
可靠的人〔尤用于新闻报道中〕
Colleagues
regard
him
as
a
safe
pair
of
hands.
同事们认为他办事可靠。
verb
10
to
put
people
or
things
into
groups
of
two,
or
to
form
groups
of
two
（使）结成一对，（使）配成一对
I,T usually passive 一般用被动态
be
paired
with
sb
We
were
each
paired
with
a
newcomer
to
help
with
training.
我们每人和一名新手组对，帮助他们训练。
11
pair up
also
又作
if
animals
pair,
they
come
together
in
order
to
BREED
〔动物〕配对〔以繁殖〕
I
12
to
come
together
or
bring
two
people
together
to
have
a
romantic
relationship
（使）结成一对〔恋人〕
All
the
others
were
pairing
off
and
I
was
left
on
my
own.
其他人都出双入对，就剩我独身一人。
pair
sb
off
with
sb
My
aunt
was
forever
pairing
me
off
with
unsuitable
men.
我姨妈总想把我和不合适的男人配成一对。
13
to
become
friends
and
start
to
have
a
relationship
[英] 结交，交往
BrE
We
learned
later
that
he
and
Tanya
had
paired
up.
我们后来得知，他和塔尼娅交往了。
14
to
work
together
to
do
something
or
to
put
two
people
together
to
do
something
（使）结成搭档
They
first
paired
up
in
the
screen
adaptation
of
‘Grease’.
他们首次合作是在电影改编版的《油脂》中。
pair
sb
↔
up
They
have
paired
up
writers
and
artists,
and
commissioned
linked
works.
他们将作家和画家联合起来，委托创作相关作品。
15
if
animals
pair
up,
they
come
together
in
order
to
BREED
〔动物〕配对〔以繁殖〕